Weather on January 16 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for January 16 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
January 16th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -7°C and lows near -17°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 16th was in 1995 (2°C average), while the coldest was 1992 (-28°C) — a 53°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 46% of recorded January 16th dates, with snow falling 30% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 6.2"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for January 16th in Ottawa? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -13°C (8°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | -- |
| 2025 | -3°C (26°F) | -11°C (13°F) | -- |
| 2024 | -7°C (20°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0.29" |
| 2023 | -2°C (28°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0" |
| 2022 | -14°C (6°F) | -26°C (-15°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | 1°C (33°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 1.36" |
| 2020 | -4°C (25°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | 1°C (33°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0.07" |
| 2018 | -9°C (15°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0.09" |
| 2017 | 4°C (39°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | -3°C (26°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.25" |
| 2015 | -3°C (27°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0" |
| 2014 | -1°C (30°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | 1°C (34°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | -9°C (15°F) | -25°C (-13°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | -12°C (11°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | 2°C (36°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -20°C (-4°F) | -30°C (-22°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | -3°C (26°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | -11°C (13°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0.07" |
| 2006 | -11°C (12°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | -9°C (15°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0.06" |
| 2004 | -15°C (5°F) | -26°C (-15°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | -7°C (20°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | -6°C (22°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0.7" |
| 2001 | -3°C (26°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.48" |
| 2000 | -4°C (25°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.13" |
| 1999 | 4°C (39°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0.12" |
| 1998 | -6°C (22°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 1997 | 2°C (36°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0.08" |
| 1996 | 3°C (38°F) | -26°C (-14°F) | 0.36" |
| 1995 | 3°C (37°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0.42" |
| 1994 | -20°C (-4°F) | -32°C (-25°F) | 0.54" |
| 1993 | -2°C (29°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | -25°C (-13°F) | -31°C (-23°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | 1°C (34°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0.48" |
| 1990 | -3°C (27°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0.34" |
| 1989 | -3°C (26°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.02" |
| 1988 | 4°C (40°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | -11°C (13°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | -7°C (20°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | -17°C (1°F) | -26°C (-15°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | -18°C (0°F) | -32°C (-25°F) | 0.04" |
| 1983 | -7°C (20°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0.06" |
| 1982 | -5°C (23°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0.32" |
| 1981 | -10°C (14°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0.06" |
| 1980 | -4°C (25°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | -11°C (13°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 1978 | -13°C (8°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 0" |
| 1977 | -12°C (10°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | -8°C (17°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0.76" |
| 1975 | -7°C (19°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0.05" |
| 1974 | -15°C (5°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0.03" |
| 1973 | 2°C (36°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | -13°C (9°F) | -28°C (-19°F) | 0.84" |
| 1971 | -20°C (-4°F) | -26°C (-15°F) | 0" |